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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
ADJUTANT GENERAL
OF THE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
FOR THE YEAR 1895.
WINSTON:
M. I. & J. C. STEWART, Publi(5 Printers and Binders.
PRESSES OF STEWARTS' PRINTING HOUSE.
1895.
CONTENTS.
1. Adjutant General's Report.
2. Inspector General's Report.
3. Quartermaster General's Report.
4. Paymaster General's Report.
5. Surgeon General's Report.
6. Report of Ins. S. A. P.
7. Report of Commanding Officer First Regiment.
8. Report of Commanding Officer Second Regiment.
9. Report of Commanding Officer Third Regiment.
10. Report of Commanding Officer Fourth Regiment.
11. Official Register.
12. Annual Return.
13. Appendix, Embracing Special Reports, as follows:
(1) Report of Major E. M. Hayes, U. S. Army.
(2) Special Report of Captain J. C. Bessent, Concerning
Winston Riot.
(3) Orders Issued during the Year.
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
Adjutant General's Office,
Raleigh, Dec. 24th, 1895.
His Excellency, Gov. Elias Carr, Commander-in-Chief.
Sir:—In compliance with the requirements of the Laws
and Regulations, I have the honor to submit herewith for
your information my report for the year 1895.
Very respectfully,
FRANCIS H. CAMERON,
Adjutant General.
ADJUTANT GENERAL'S REPORT.
THE GUARD.
Despite hostile legislation and the lack of that interest
inspired by the prospect of a season of instruction and
camp experience, the general condition of the Guard has
been one of steady improvement. For several years, owing
to the increased cost of transportation, &c, the annual
appropriation by the State for encampment purposes has
been too small to admit of carrying more than two (2) regi-ments
into camp during the year; so that under the most
favorable circumstances only two regiments each year could
expect to receive the benefit of camp instruction and expe-rience,
the others being dependent upon their home drills
and exercises for such instruction and information as they
could obtain. But even the limited opportunity for prac-tical
instruction previously enjoyed was taken from the
Guard by the action of the last Legislature, who not only
greatly reduced the pitiful appropriation already granted
for the support of the troops, but took away from them
altogether the annual sum hitherto granted by law for
annual encampment. It was apparently hoped and believed
that such manifest hostility to the Guard would result in
its voluntary and speed}7 disbandment ; but the troops, true
to their past record of loyalty to their State and its inter-ests,
and of faithful service always cheerfully rendered with-out
question of reward, stood firmly by their colors and
organization, manifesting a spirit of patriotism and self-sacrifice
which should win for them the esteem and grati-tude
of all good citizens.
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Plans and measures for the improvement of the Guard
have been steadily carried out as far as our limited means
would permit, and the troops are now better equipped and
prepared for service than ever before. After long and
patient work the affairs of the Guard are now well system-atized
and in good working order, and through the prompt
and regular reports of regimental and company comman-ders,
the number and availability of troops for practical
service is known at all times.
AID TO CIVIL AUTHORITIES.
Twice during the past year upon the call of the civil
authorities, the troops have been called upon to preserve
law and order and to prevent seriously threatened riot and
bloodshed. For full particulars of the occasions referred
to, I would respectfully invite your attention to the report
of Colonel Rodman, commanding the First Regiment, and
the special report of Captain Bessent, commanding Com-pany
A, Third Regiment. In both instances it will be seen
that officers and men alike acted with the utmost coolness
and discretion, and by their prompt and energetic action
quelled all disturbance and restored order. In the affair
at Winston the spirit and steadiness of the troops was
admirably tested, for, surrounded by an infuriated mob of
negroes, many hundreds in number, many of whom were
armed—fired on from various directions, by which several
of the troops were wounded—the little company of Guards-men,
with less than forty men in line, by their steadiness
and well directed fire, held at bay and finally dispersed the
rioters. A careful examination of the ground and the dis-position
made by Captain Bessent of his small force, justi-fies
me in commending that officer for the results obtained
under new and very trying circumstances.
In connection with this affair and as an evidence of the
discipline existing in the Guard and promptness with which
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orders for service are executed, I would mention that the
Gatling Gun Detachment of the Fourth Regiment, under
command of Captain T. S. Franklin, Company E, at Char-lotte,
in less than one hour after telegraphic orders were
sent from general headquarters, were on the cars with their
gun en route to Winston, where on their arrival they
promptly reported, and remained on duty until all trouble
being over, they were ordered back to their post.
ENCAMPMENTS.
As before stated, owing to the cutting off of the annual
appropriation for that purpose by the last Legislature, no
camp of instruction was held this year. Several compa-nies,
however, at their own expense, went into camp at
various points ; Colonel Rodman, commanding the First
Regiment—a zealous officer—taking several companies of
his regiment into camp at Ocracoke for some days.
The Battalion of Naval Reserves, under command of
Commander F. Winslow, at their own expense made a
practice cruise during the month of August on the Moni-tor
"Nantucket," in the neighborhood of Southport, near
the mouth of the Cape Fear river. Learning that the Navy
Department had ordered the United States Steamship
"Amphitrite" to visit Southport for the purpose of inspec-ting
and assisting in the work of the Naval Militia, Colo-nel
T. W. Strange, Judge Advocate General North Caro-lina
State Guard, and Lieutenant Colonel Walter Taylor,
Second Regiment, of Wilmington, respectively the sen-ior
staff and line officers present, were instructed to rep-resent
the State in receiving and welcoming the officers of
the "Amphitrite." This duty was most pleasantly and sat-isfactorily
performed. Complimentary mention was also
made by these officers of the highly efficient and satisfac-tory
manner in which the Naval Militia of the State per-formed
their duties. This has been the record of the Naval
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Militia, however, in every practice cruise they have made,
and much credit is due them for the deservedly high stand
which they have taken in the ranks of the Naval Militia of
the country.
STRENGTH AND CONDITION OF THE GUARD.
At the close of the year 1894 the Guard consisted of
thirty-three companies (including one troop of cavalry and
three divisions of Naval Reserves), mustering (field and staff
included) 1,660 men. During the present year four com-panies
of infantry, one troop of cavalry and three divisions
of Naval Reserves have been disbanded ; while three divis-ions
of Naval Reserves and two companies of infantry have
been admitted, and a third company of infantry is organ-ized
and now completing its equipment, so that the avail-able
force (including field and staff) now on the rolls com-prises
twenty-seven companies of infantry and three divis-ions
of Naval Reserves, aggregating 1,567 officers and men.
The troops are now fully armed and equipped, with
abundant clothing, overcoats, blankets, camp equipage,
ammunition, &c, and if necessary the entire force could be
concentrated at any given point on line of railway com-munication
in less than thirty-six hours, fully armed and
equipped for at least six months' service.
Strong efforts have been made during the year to procure
from the General Government newer and more serviceable
rifles in exchange for the old and badly worn guns with
which the troops are now armed ; but so far without suc-cess,
there being no law, so I am informed by the War
Department, under which such exchange can be effected.
The armament of the Guard has been increased, however,
by the issue of new Army regulation revolvers to officers.
For the first time, too, in the history of the Guard "ser-vice
stripes" have been issued to all enlisted men whose
length of service entitles them to that honor.
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The records of this office show that during the present
year there have been eighteen honorable discharges among
the enlisted men and three dishonorable discharges.
Numerous applications have also been received for per-mission
to organize new companies.
REPORTS.
Your Excellency's attention is respectfully invited to the
reports of the Chiefs of Departments and Kegimental Com-manders
for detailed information concerning same. They
are made by officers of experience and long tested fidelity
to the Guard and its interests, and I respectfully commend
them to your careful consideration. No annual report of
the Naval Battalion having been received at this office,
I am unable to submit any special information concerning
that branch of the service.
Copies of all orders issued during the year are appended
herewith.
In April of the present year Captain T. W. Jones, Tenth
Cavalry United States Army, who had been for more than
two years on duty with the State Guard as Acting Assist-ant
Adjutant General, a position which he filled with great
acceptability, was detached by orders from the War Depart-ment.
He was succeeded in the detail by Major E. M
Hayes, Seventh Cavalry, United States Army, an officer of
long experience and ability, who was at once assigned to
duty as Acting Assistant Adjutant General at General
Headquarters, and of whose earnest and faithful work and
hearty co-operation and assistance in planning and exe-cuting
the work of the Department, I desire to express my
warm appreciation.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
At present I do not think it necessary to do more than
to invite attention to the several recommendations embod-
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ied in my former reports. The adoption of any or all of
them would, I believe, tend greatly to the benefit and wel-fare
of the service.
For Your Excellency's own unwavering friendship for
the Guard and warm support of its interests and useful-ness,
I beg to tender my sincere acknowledgments.
I have the honor to be, Sir,
Yery respectfully,
FRANCIS H. CAMERON,
Adjutant General.
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INSPECTOR GENERAL'S REPORT.
State of North Carolina,
Inspector General*s Department,
Charlotte, N. C, Dec. 1, 1895.
To the Adjutant General of North Carolina.
Sir :—I have the honor to submit herewith report of this
Department for the year 1895.
In compliance with Special Order No. 3, elated April
22, 1895, due notice having been given to the Command-ing
Officers of each Company and Regiment, also Com-mander
of Naval Battalion and each Division of same,
the annual instructions began with Company H, Fourth
Regiment, June 21, and concluded with Company D,
Third Regiment, September 25.
The official roster of the State Guard at the beginning
of the present year shows a list of thirty (30) Companies
and three Divisions of Naval Reserves, which were respec-tively
lettered and assigned as follows:
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Maxton Guards
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Forsyth Riflemen
Vande Guards
Durham Light Infantry
Granville Grays
Burlington Light Infantry
Reidsville Rifles
Reidsville Light Infantry..
Iredell Blues
Elkin Riflemen
Richland Rifles
Queen City Guards
Asheville Light Infantry.
Cabarrus Black Boys
Cleveland Guards
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ADJUTANT GENERAL. 15
First Regiment Companies A, B, C, D, E, G, H 7
Second Regiment Companies A, B, C, D, E, F, G 7
Third Regiment Companies A, C, D, E, F, G, I 7
Fourth Regimen Companies A, B, C, E, F, G, Ii 7
Scotland Neck Mounted Riflemen (unattached) 1
Charlotte Light Infantry (Colored) 1
Naval Reserves 3
Total..... - - - ----- 33
During the year the following Companies have been dis-banded,
mostly at the request of same, approved by their
Regimental Commander : First Regiment, Company E ;
Second Regiment, Company D; Third Regiment, Com-pany
F ; Fourth Regiment, Company B ; Scotland Neck
Mounted Riflemen (unattached) ; Charlotte Division, Naval
Reserves, and New Berne Division, Naval Reserves.
During the year three (3) new Divisions, Naval Reserves,
were accepted—one at Kinston, one at Morehead City and
one at Elizabeth City. At the inspections of same, the
Morehead City Division, having never fully equipped them-selves,
were, at their request, approved by Battalion Com-mander,
disbanded. Two (2) new Companies of Infantry
were also admitted into the Guard. The effective force
of the Guard at present is as follows :
1st Regiment, 7 companies, including Field, Staff and Band.. 356
2d Regiment, 6 " « " " " " 316
3d Regiment, 7 " " " " " " 365
4th Regiment, 6 '
; " " " " " 301
Unattached Company 42
Three Divisions Naval Reserves 140
Naval Battalion Staff and Petty Staff 17
General Staff and unattached Non-Commissioned Officers 23
Brigade Staff 7
Total 1,567
This total shows a decrease of about one hundred from
report of 1S9-A, owing to the fact the appropriation was
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almost entirely cut off by the last General Assembly,
allowing nothing for Annual Encampment, and only a
pittance for the subsistence of the Companies. It speaks
volumes for the patriotism of the citizen soldiers of North
Carolina, and their adherence to their Commander-in-chief.
No one knows, except those who have experienced
it, what an amount of time aud personal means it requires
to be Commanding Officer of a volunteer military organ-ization.
Our State has never shown these men the proper
encouragement, when it is taken into consideration they
are subject at all times to the orders of the Commander-in-
chief and exposed to dangers when it becomes necessary,
without any reward or commendation. The average strength
of the Companies this year is forty-five (45) men ; average
percentage present for inspection eighty-nine (89) per cent.,
being one per cent, better than preceding years.
This, under the circumstances, is, indeed, a very credit-able
showing, and the Regimental and Company Com-manders
deserve praise for such a showing.
First Regiment—Colonel was present at inspection of
every Company, except H, which he had previously in-spected.
Second Regiment, every Company except A.
Third Regiment, only Company E. Fourth Regiment,
Company A. Naval Reserves, Commander was not pres-sent
at any ; Lieutenant-Commander at inspection of
Wilmington Division. The Colonel of the Fourth has
made tour of his Regiment since it was inspected by this
Department, his business being such at the time it was
impossible for him to accompany me. I have no report
from the Third ; as it is part of the Colonel's duties, I
suppose it has been done. Due notice was given of the
date of each inspection to the Colonel of each Regiment
and Commander of the Naval Reserves. I will again call
attention to Section 36, General Orders No. 7, 18'.*3, grant-ing
an appropriation with which to defray such expenses.
ADJUTANT GENERAL. 17
At the beginning of this year the Guard was sorely in
need of better equipment and better clothing. Their
equipments in some cases have been overhauled, but are
still in an unsatisfactory condition. Most of the rifles
will do for ordinary field service, but are poor for target
practice, only four or five Companies having the new model
rifle. The equipments are much worn; in some Com-panies
there still remains the old style square cartridge
box, which is cracked with age and almost unserviceable.
These should be called in as soon as others can be obtained
and the equipment be uniform throughout the entire State
Guard. In the matter of clothing they are better equipped
than they have ever been since its organization. With
the same progress which has been made during the past
four months, in another year they will be thoroughly
equipped with all necessary clothing.
I find the Companies, as far as drilling and discipline go,
with a very few exceptions, in splendid condition. The
inspections were, on the whole, the most satisfactory which
I have had since I have been on this duty. I regret to see
so little attention being paid to one of the most important
features—target practice. Only a few Companies have any
at all, and those to a limited extent. Some few have gallery
outfits, which all city Companies should by all means
have, as they cannot very well have an open-air target
range. Yery little practice has been had in extended
order; this, too, is essential under the new Drill Regula-tions.
I desire to call the attention of Company Com-manders
to the matter of moie frequent squad drills-, for
here is where the rudiments are taught and the foundation
properly laid for a good soldier. No Company can become
proficient unless this is adhered to. There should be proper
text books in the hands of all Non-Commissioned Officers,
who should be required to perfect themselves in the drill
regulations sufficiently to be squad instructors. No man
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should ever be appointed to such position until he is thor-oughly
proficient. In a great many cases too little attention
is paid to the smaller things, such as clean collars, clean
gloves, blackened shoes, bright brasses and numbers and
letters on the cap. I find these have almost disappeared.
I desire to request Regimental Commanders to take this
up at once and see that every Company complies with
regulations governing same. Our failure to have an
Encampment this year was a sore disappointment to most
of the Companies, as this was the only outing a great
many of them have had during the two years of weekly
drills and meetings. It was of great benefit to both offi-cers
and men, specially the field officers, as it was the only
opportunity they had of assembling their Regiments and
learning and teaching both officers and men the real duties
of soldiers. To show their desire for such exercises, sev-eral
of the Companies held private encampments during
last summer at different points, entirely at their own
expense. It is to be sadly regretted that our people have
shown so little sympathy for the only organization in the
State which is capable of giving protection to our homes
at all times. During the past year, and all previous ones,
whenever called upon they have always responded cheer-fully
and promptly, oftentimes at the risk of their lives,
and always at a sacrifice of time and means. The Guard
is composed mainly of poor men, who have not property
or other interest at stake ; whereas, those who have can go
home quietly at night and retire, knowing there is an
armed body always ready for an emergency ; yet, they
want this done without any consideratian or even encour-agement.
I think we have done free service about long
enough. Too much praise, as I said before, cannot be
bestowed on those Companies who have remained steadfast
through all the trials they have to contend with. Your
Department has certainly done all it could to cheer them
ADJUTANT GENEKAL. 19
and encourage them. To Majors Meares and Royster,
Assistant Inspectors, I desire to express my sincere thanks
for their very valuable and ready assistance, and for their
excellent reports made during the past year.
Trusting that next year something may develop to ren-der
necessary assistance to our State Guard,
I am, very respectfully,
A. L. SMITH,
Inspector General.
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QUARTERMASTER GENERAL'S REPORT.
Raleigh, N. C, December 1, 1895.
Brig. Gen. F. H. Cameron,
Adjutant Ceneral State of North Carolina.
Sir:—I have the honor to submit herewith the report of
the Quartermaster's and Ordnance Departments for the
fiscal year ending November 30th, 1895.
NATIONAL AID TO THE STATE GUARD.
The amount received by the State this year from the
Government appropriation for the National Guard was
$9,488.73. This entire sum has been used in equipment
of the troops, and it is the only available source of Quar-termaster's
and Ordnance supplies for the State Guard,
the State appropriating nothing whatever for this purpose.
This sum has been apportioned to the Companies as before,
$200 being placed to the credit of each to be drawn in
such clothing and ordnance stores as may be needed.
EQUIPMENT OF THE TROOPS.
The Guard is now better equipped for service than ever
before in its history. Commanding officers have used dis-cretion
in making requisitions upon their apportionment
with a view to securing the most thorough equipment for
prompt and efficient service. Each Company has a com-plete
outfit of dress and service uniform, extra pair of
trousers, overcoat, camp stores, and ample supply of
ammunition. Most of the clothing is entirely new and in
excellent condition.
ADJUTANT GENERAL. 21
The Guard is still equipped with the Springfield rifle,
model 1884, and while the arms are old they are kept in
good repair by this Department so as to assure satisfactory
service when needed.
Several Companies have ordered target supplies for
armory practice and they are finding such practice of great
value to the men in giving them familiarity with the work-ings
of the rifle. The target range can be adjusted in
almost any Armory, it is free from danger and will give
almost as efficient practice as on the field.
Company officers have been urged to apply for the Serv-ice
Stripes for all enlisted men who have served the
required time in the Guard. The suggestion has been
adopted and the very large issue of Service Stripes by this
Department shows that a considerable number of men
have been in the Guard since its organization in 1876.
This is gratifying and is evidence of the reliability and
permanency of the Guard. These veterans will prove
very valuable as leading soldiers in times of active service.
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SIDE ARMS FOR OFFICERS.
In order to still further promote the efficiency of the
Guard, likewise to assist the officers as far as possible in
perfecting their personal equipment, this Department was
instructed by the Adjutant General to draw upon the
National appropriation for a supply of Colt's improved
revolvers, 38 caliber, holsters and cartridges for the field
and line officers. This has been done, and the excellent
arm has been issued in accordance with instructions, each
officer filing bond with this Department for the proper care
and safety of the same.
NEW CONTRACT FOR OFFICERS CLOTHING.
In consequence of the failure of the firm that had been
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making officer's clothing for several years it became neces-sary
to secure a new contractor. Bids were solicited from
all the leading manufacturers of military clothing in the
United States and the contract was awarded for two years
to Messrs. Oehm & Co., Baltimore, Md., they being the
lowest bidders. They have already done considerable
work for the officers and the quality and finish are entirely
satisfactory.
STORES IN THE ARSENAL.
The property returns herewith attached show that the
Arsenal is well supplied with Quartermaster's and Ord-nance
stores to meet almost any emergency. The entire
Guard could be put into the field or camp completely
equipped for active service at very short notice, including
an ample supply of tents, blankets, cooking stoves, ammu-nition
and all other necessities for a campaign. Never
before has there been such provision for so prompt and
efficient service.
The property is in first-class condition. The tents, while
they have been used for many years, have been carefully
kept and are still clean, white and in excellent repair.
VOLUNTEER ENCAMPMENTS.
There has been no general encampment this year, the
Legislature of 1895 having withdrawn the State appropri-ation
for this purpose. The loss of this special training
and drill in the field was felt by the entire Guard and a
number of Companies voluntarily went into camp on their
own expenses, some to Virginia and some to Atlanta.
Several Companies of the First Regiment spent a week in
camp at Ocracoke. On each occasion this Department
furnished tentage, blankets, camp stores, etc., and all
property has been turned in to the Arsenal in good condi-tion.
ADJUTANT GENERAL. 23
THE STATE ARSENAL.
Attention has before been called to the inefficiency of
this building in preserving State and Government prop-erty.
The building is located in South West corner of
Capitol Square, and is not only much too small for the
storage of military property, but it is insecure and unsafe.
The walls are badly cracked, the doors are weak and shaky,
the windows are not sufficiently protected and the entire
structure may be regarded as unfit for the important serv-ice
it is expected to perform in promoting the peace and
welfare of the State and its citizens.
A new building is absolutely necessary. It should be
double the storage capacity of the present Arsenal and
ought to be provided with the modern conveniences of
safety as such important buildings require. The cost of
such improvements would not be heavy while the actual
and possible benefit would be very great.
PROPERTY RETURNS.
The property returns accompanying this report show (A)
receipts, and (B) issues of Quartermaster stores during the
year; (C) receipts and (D) issues of Ordnance stores.
I have the honor to be,
Yery respectfully,
Your obedient Servant,
E. G. HAREELL,
Quartermaster General and Chief of Ordnance.
24 ANNUAL REPORT.
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
Office of Quartermaster General
and Chief of Ordnance,
Raleigh, N. C, April 30, 1895.
Circular No. 14.]
Owing to the recent failure of Messrs. Pettibone Manufacturing
Co., who have been State contractors for making up uniforms for
many years, it became necessary that a new contract should be
awarded. This has occasioned much delay which was annoying,
though unavoidable, as every effort has been made to secure the
very best possible terms for officers and men. I have this day
awarded the contract for making up officers clothing to Messrs.
Oehm & Co., Baltimore, Md., who will make up the clothing at the
following prices:
Dress coat $7.25; New Regulation blouse $6.00; Collars, numbers
and ornaments per set $2.00; trousers $2.40; overcoat $9.75; cape,
lined with flannel $10.75 ; cape, lined with Italian cloth $8.00.
The State will furnish the cloth, the manufacturers provide all
linings, buttons and trimming and guarantee that every garment
will be finished in first-class style, with perfect fit. I have
ordered a supply of cloth to be shipped at once to the manufact-urers,
and commanding officers will please give notice to their staff
and line officers that requisitions and measures may be sent in at
once to Messrs. Oehm & Co., and the clothing will be made up
immediately and forwarded direct to the officers ordering.
The requisitions sent in to this Department some time ago for
Company stores upon the appropriation for 1894-1895, have like-wise
been hung up and delayed from unavoidable causes, besides
most of them need revision so as to better provide for the present
needs of companies and I therefore enclose to you by this mail
blank requisition, with the request that you will please forward to
Company Commanders in your Regiment that new requisitions
entire may be made out and turned into this office at once. These
requisitions will be immediately transmitted to Washington, with
the request that the stores be issued and forwarded at once, and I
trust they may be in the hands of companies by the 15th of the
month or as soon thereafter as possible.
Very respectfully yours,
E. G. HARRELL,
Quartermaster General.
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PAYMASTER GENERAL'S REPORT.
State of North Carolina,
Paymaster GeneraVs Office,
Durham, December 10, 1895.
Adjutant General State of North Carolina,
Raleigh, N. C.
Sir:—I have the honor to submit herewith the annual
report of this Department, showing the receipts and expen-ditures
for the year 1895.
Very respectfully, J. S. CARE,
Paymaster General JV. C. S. G.
RECEIPTS.
Amount received from State of North Carolina $12,000 00
Amount from last report 784 59
$12,784 59
expenses.
Adjutant General's Department :
Salary, printing, office expenses, &c $ 870 48
Quartermaster Gen'l and Ordnance Dep't :
Arsenal expenses, Quartermaster stores, trans-portation,
&c 978 81
Inspector General's Department :
Inspection duty, &c 23 70
Amount for camp of instruction fund, 4,357 24
Amount for Brigade Headquarters 100 00
Amount for Regimental Headquarters 400 00
Amount for Company appropriation 4,500 00
Amount Appropriated for Ordnance Stores 1,493 45
Miscellaneous 51 50
Total $12,775 18
Balance 9 41
$12,784 59
Respectfully submitted,
J. S. CARR,
Paymaster General N. C. S. Q.
30 ANNUAL REPORT.
SURGEON GENERAL'S REPORT.
State of North Calolina.
Surgeon General's Department,
Raleigh, December 1, 1895.
Brigadier General Francis H. Cameron,
Adjutant General of North Carolina.
Sir:—As there was no Encampment this year, I have
no medical reports to submit.
In the way of suggestions and recommendations, I
would again ask your consideration of those embodied in
my report to you last year and published in the Adjutant
General's Report for 1894.
Respectfully submitted,
HUBERT HAYWOOD, M. D.
Surgeon General.
ADJUTANT GENERAL. 31
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SMALL
ARMS PRACTICE.
Stagville, N. C, December 21, 1895.
General F. II. Cameron,
Adjutant General ]Y. C. S. G., Raleigh, N. C.
Sir:—In compliance with law, I have to report no work
done by the Department of Small Arms Practice, as there
was no Encampment during the year 1895 for any of the
Regiments. But, I would respectfully suggest that an
effort be made to hold one in the summer or autumn of
1896, which maybe accomplished by united effort, in spite
of the reduction in State appropriation, for without drill
and practice the efficiency of the Guard is very much
impaired.
Respectfully submitted,
B. CAMERON,
Colonel and Inspector Small Arms Practice.
32 ANNUAL REPORT.
REPORT OF COMMANDING OFFICER OF
FIRST REGIMENT.
Headquarters First Regiment, N. C. S. G.,
Washington, N. 0., December i, 1895.
Brig. Gen. F. H. Cameron,
Adjutant General North Carolina.
Sir :—I have the honor to submit my report as Commanding
Officer of the First Regiment, North Carolina State Guard, for the
year 1894-'95.
I received letter of appointment as Colonel of the First Regi-ment,
N. C. S. G., December 20, 1894, and immediately assumed
command. At that time the effective strength of the Regiment
was :
Field and Staff , 11
Company Officers 20
Non-Commissioned Staff and Band 24
Enlisted men 295
Total 350
On December—, 1894, the officers of Company "E," located at
Elizabeth City, sent in their resignations and the enlisted men
applied for an honorable discharge, which requests were granted
and the Company disbanded.
The Regiment is now composed of Companies A, B, C, D, E, G
and H, located respectively at Tarboro, Louisburg, Raleigh, Golds-boro,
Washington, Plymouth and Greenville.
The effective strength of the Regiment is :
Field and Staff 12
Company Officers 18
Non-Coinmissioned Staff and Band 24
Non-Commissioned Officers and enlisted men 320
Total 356
The First Regiment has suffered to some extent in the constant
change that is going on among the officers and men—they come
and go according to their feelings or interests, and, of course,
injures the discipline of the several commands. This will continue
until the Guard is put upon a thoroughly efficient basis.
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On the night of April 20, 1895, 1 received a call from R. T. Hodges,
Sheriff of Beaufort County, in accordance with Section 542 of the
Regulations, asking that the troops under my command be called
out to suppress a riot at Bath, North Carolina, sixteen miles below
Washington. Captain J. F. Thomas, commanding Company (x,
was at midnight ordered to assemble such of his men as lived iu
Washington, to aid in suppressing the riot. Within one hour
Thirty-three men had assembled at the armory and were ready to
march. The riot being somewhat subdued, the men were kept on
waiting orders until 11 A. M. April 21, when they were discharged.
A copy of the call from Sheriff Hodges has already been duly for-warded.
Too much cannot be paid in praise of the alacrity and
zeal that the officers and men of Company G showed in obeying
orders issued at the dead hour of the night. No other part of the
Regiment has been called upon to aid the civil power during the
past year.
In the month of July, in company with Colonel A. L. Smith,
Inspector General of North Carolina, I personally visited and
inspected every company in the Regiment, except Company H,
which I had previously inspected. We found all the companies
fairly well housed in brick armories. Companies C and D hod;
established a range for rifle practice in their respective armories.
The companies, as a rule, were only fairly chilled, and bur one or
two of them knew anything about extended order. Target prac-tice
is an unknown quantity in the Regiment, except in Compai
C and D. The ordnance scores in possession of the several com-panies
were fairly we'll cared for and in good condition. All of the
rifles were the old 1876 model, except those in possession of Com-panies
A and C, which were of the 1884 model. Company H was
armed with the cadet rifle, which has since been changed for ri
of the 1884 inodel. The clothing was fairly well preserved, but
owing to the constant changes in the personnel of the several
companies hardly any of it presented that neat fit which one
expects to find in a soldier. The remedy for this lies in improving
the Guard by legislation. Nearly all of the companies complained
of the great delay in requisitions filled, but I am informed that
this evil will now be corrected and supplies issued at once upon
proper requisitions.
The Regiment assembled in Raleigh on the 20th of May to take
part in the ceremonies attending the unveiling of the monument
to the Confederate dead. Every company was present in force
and all of the field officers except one. They made a very excel-lent
showing on that occasion and drilled well. The Regiment is
to be congratulated that not a single instance of disobedince of
orders or ungentlemanly conduct was to be reported.
31 ANNUAL EEPOKT.
Early in August Companies A and G went into camp at Ocra-coke.
Their camps were pitched about one-half mile apart, but
they had a common drill ground, on which was held battalion
drill and dress parade. The improvement in both companies was
marked, but that strict routine of work which is essential to a
successful encampment from a military standpoint was absent.
Ocracoke, with suitable transportation, presents probably the
best place for an encampment upon the coast ; ample room for
tents and a grass plain one-quarter mile wide by three miles long,
facing the ocean, furnishes a most excellent parade ground. Brig-adier
General John W. Gotten, Commanding the State Guard,
visited the camp.
The reports from the several companies have been received
promptly, with few exceptiors, which has at times delayed my
own report. The General Orders have been transmitted imme-diately
upon their receipt. Those Avho know anything about the
State Guard know that it is kept up only by the untiring energy
of its friends. Cast astray by the " politician," because it com-mands
no votes ; receiving not the well wishes of the sentimental-ists,
it is bandied from post to pillow and of course suffers at the
hands of all.
The State Guard of North Carolina should receive at the hands
of the law-making power such liberal treatment as will enable it
to reflect credit upon the State we love to serve, or it should be
disbanded as a costly toy.
Under the present system the Commanding Officers can only
enforce obedience by moral suasion, which we all know to be a
lamentable farce. He is compelled to ignore many breaches of
discipline which should cause speedy punishment; and upon the
whole the State Guard rests upon patriotism with many; a love
of show with some and " don't-careism." with a few. Such an
organization must be deficient, and it is. The wonder is not that
it is so bad, but that it is bo good.
I would recommend as being within the power of the Comman-der-
in-Chief the abolition of the present dress coat and black hel-met—
they are expensive a,nd useless; the adoption of the present
United States regulation blouse and cap upon all occasions, except
for dress parade in summer, when blouse white trousers, United
States regulation, and white helmets be used. This saves much
expense and does away with a large quantity of useless, ill-fitting
clothing, which presents under the present system a rather awk-ward
appearance. The Legislature should either disband the
State Guard and save the present outlay, or should so change the
laws governing the same as to enable the officers to enforce disci-pline,
and to put the same on a s»und financial footing. To do
ADJUTANT GENERAL. 35
this I suggest the following changes: 1st, Change the laws rela-tive
to court martial so as to make them explicit, and give power
to punish offenders by imprisonment ; 2d, that a sufficient sum of
money should be appropriated to send the entire State Guard into
camp for ten clays in each year, and while in camp to pay all of
their expenses, including their rations.
To do this would cost about $25,000. If the State of North Car-olina
can not afford to expend $25,000 to maintain an efficient
police force to preserve peace within her borders, then it would be
better to depend upon the posse comitatvs, to be summoned upon
the spur of the moment, and disband the Guard altogether. I
append an account of the expenses of these headquarters during
the past year, so far as they have been defrayed by the State :
To cash received from the Paymaster General, North
Carolina $50 00
By cost of inspecting Companies $35 00
By cost of Regimental letter-book 75
By cost of stationery ' 7 50
By cost of postage and incidental expenses 6 75
$50 00 $50 00
I am, General, very respectful] y,
Tour obedient servant,
W. B. RODMAN,
Colonel of First Reg., N. C. 8. G.
REPORT OF COMMANDING OFFICER OF
SECOND REGIMENT.
Headquarters Second regiment, N. C. S. G.,
Wilson, N. C, November 30, 1895.
Adjutant General State of North Carolina,
Raleigh, N. C.
Sir :—I have the honor to submit my annual report as Com-mander
of the Second Regiment.
The spirit of determination pervading the Second Regiment to
serve the State, at least until the Legislature again assembles, is
pronounced. The officers and men were not prepared for the blow
36 ANNUAL EEPOBT,
given the State Guard by the last General Assembly, and it has
necessitated a hard struggle to preserve the organization ; but
what with the private local aid extended it and the personal sacri-fices
of its members, the Guard continues to command the respect;
due it, and evil doers continue to hold it in awe.
It is believed that the misconception or ignorance of the pur-poses
of and the advantages incident to the State Guard will
surely be corrected and overcome sooner or later, and that wise
men, who hold the interest of the State first in their minds, will
recognize by suitable appropriations the citizen soldiery, who,
thoroughly organized and equpped in the other States of the
Union, are accounted not only worthy of encouragement but nec-essary
for the preservation of peace and order.
Why is it that the Guard in North Carolina is not considered
worthy V It is made up of the best young men in the State. There
is not a church in the State freer from politics or political control.
It has rendered and continues year after year to give efficient and
very necessary aid to the civil authorities in enforcing order and
preserving life and property. Its existence is considered of suffi-cient
importance to prompt large private contributions from our
largest tax-payers. There is no political party in the country upon
whom the responsibilities of the administration of laws has de-volved
that has suffered the volunteer military organizations to
lack substantial support. Opposition is and has all along been con-fined
to anarchists and political factions of like tendencies. Can
it be otherwise than that our position in North Carolina is misun-derstood
? It is suggested that our legislators possibly do not real-ize
the truth ; that they are ignorant of the fact that the State
Guard is the best part of the peace preserving force of the State,
for the reason that order and prompt service coupled with strength
are the natural products of well organized and properly equipped
military bodies of men. To deny the State of this security is to.
in vite disorder and encourage anarchy. Our young men, who have
grown up to work and to serve, insist that anarchy has no place
in North Carolina. In their names I submit that our last Legis-lature
misunderstood or misconceived the purposes and duties of
the North Carolina State Guard.
To the honor of the young men composing the Guard let the
fact be preserved, that although the State has failed to keep its
part of the contract, they continue to stand fast by theirs.
Too much can not be said in praise of the officers, who, by dint
of hard work, loss of time and money, have propagated a healthy
spirit among the men. This spirit is born of patriotism and pro-vokes
service without reward or the hope of reward.
There are a large number of commissioned officers in the Second
ADJUTANT GENERAL. 37
Regiment who have no commissions, this being one of the results
of the failure to hold an annual encampment. Such a condition
is to be deplored. I recommend that a board of examiners be
made up of those who will volunteer to serve, and that opportunity
be given at a very early date to those who hold letters of appoint-ment
to be examined. It has become almost a necessity, as many
of the best soldiers now hesitate to accept office in the absence of
some assurance that a commission from the State will be forth-coming
in a reasonable time after qualification.
It was my pleasure to visit all of my companies this year but
one, and only a positive knowledge of the fact that this company
needed no help or encouragement from me prevented my visiting
it. I conclude from what I saw and learned on my tour of inspec-tion
that the Second Regiment must suffer in the absence of annual
encampments. There are companies so located that the oppor-tunities
for gaining inspiration and profit by example are confined
solely to encampments with other troops, and it is very noticeable
that the companies in the smaller towns are beginning to lack a
confidence in their own ability and knowledge. They are now
forced to look to their commissioned officers alone for encourage-ment
and inspiration, and this strain is proving exhausting and
even repugnant to many of the officers.
General orders received for distribution and all correspondence
have met with prompt attention, and, with one or two exceptions,
the company commanders have forwarded monthly reports regu-larly
and on time.
The field and staff officers of the Regiment continue to manifest
an abiding faith in the State Guard, and may be relied upon for
any service necessary for the preservation of the good name of
North Carolina and of good order therein.
To the Adjutant of my Regiment I am daily indebted for good
and faithful service.
I am, sir, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
JOHN F. BRUTON,
Colonel,
38 ANNUAL REPORT.
REPORT OF COMMANDING OFFICER OF
THIRD REGIMENT.
Oxford, N. C, December 10, 1895.
Gen. F. H. Cameron,
Adjutant General North Carolina, Raleigh, N. C.
Sir :—I have the honor to submit my report as Colonel Third
Regiment North Carolina State Guard for 1895.
All General Orders for the year have been duly received and at
once forwarded to the proper officers, and properly posted and
accounted for by them.
During the year Company F, Burlington, N. C, having been
unable to comply with regulations, &c, was disbanded and the
supplies, &c, returned to the proper office. This left only six
Companies in my Regiment. So far as drill and military discipline
are concerned these Companies are all in excellent condition, but
the arms and accoutrements in some instances are old and almost
useless, and would prove ineffectual in case of necessity. Especially
is this so with Companies A and I. These Companies are among
the oldest in the State, and are using the same old arms first fur-nished
them, and I think they were second-hand when tliey got
them. These arms should be called in as soon as possible, and
new and more modern ones furnished.
There has been no event of special importance to call attention
to, in my territory, this year. The constant changing of officers
continues, much to the detriment of the Guard. As this has been
an uneventful year in military, I have but little to report.
In view of the recent adverse legislation and the feeling shown
towards the Guard by our present Legislature, the Guard deserves
great credit for exis'ing at all ; but it proves that patriotism is
far ahead of demagouegism, and that the military spirit existing
throughout the State cannot be quenched by the sneers and hatred
of a few ten-cent politicians, who will soon disappear, to the
delight and good of the whole country.
I consider my six Companies in most excellent condition, so far
as drill and discipline are concerned—always ready and willing to
do any duty which may be required of them. My officers have
been faithful and prompt in the discharge of all duties required of
them. My superior officers have been extremely kind, for which
they have my thanks.
ADJUTANT GENEBAL. 39
It is useless to make any suggestions for the good of the Guard
ar I he present time.
Thanking yon, sir, for your kindness, and also Major Hayes,
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
W. A. BOBBITT,
Colonel Third Reg., N. C. S. G.
REPORT OF COMMANDING OFFICER OF
FOURTH REGIMENT.
Headquarters of the Fourth Regiment, N. C. S. G.,
Statesville, N. C, November 30, 1895.
General F. H. Cameron,
Adjutant General of North Carolina, Raleigh, N. C.
Sir :—In obedience to the State Guard Regulations, I have the
honor to submit my report for the year 1895.
During the year I have inspected each company of the Regi-ment
at its post. A detailed report of the same I have previ-ously
sent to you and will only add that of the six companies com-posing
the Regiment, all but one showed up at these inspections
in first-class condition, turning out more than 75 per cent, of their
men and showing that notwithstanding they had been without
the benefit of camp instruction this year, they had maintained
the knowledge previously acquired and had not retrograded.
I found all the companies better equipped than at the time of my
last report. The Company Commanders have drawn their allow-ances
in things necessary for active service rather than dress uni-forms.
There has been no improvement in the condition of the
arms. The companies have all complied with the jegulations in
regard to holding monthly parades and inspections and sending
to me the reports of the same, and in acknowledging the receipt
of General Orders from No. 1 to 12 sent them. They have also
generally observed the requirements as to drills and non-commis-sioned
officers'1 schools. All rhe companies are quartered in fairly
good armories and are keeping the government property in their
charge in as good conditio:; as possible. As the appropriation for-merly
given by the State for an Encampment did not pay more
than half of the necessary expenses of the soldiers in camp, I am
40 ANNUAL REPORT.
satisfied that the Fourth Regiment would be willing to bear its
part of the expenses in order to have a ten days' camp of instruc-tion
at some point suitable during the next summer. I consider
it very necessary to have this camp of instruction in order to
maintain the proper interest and discipline in the Guard.
During the year there has been one call for aid from the civil
authorities to suppress a threatened riot at "Winston, which was
promptly answered.
Below I give the correspondence, which is self-explanatory :
Charlotte, N. C, August 13, 1895.
Colonel J. F. Armfield,
Commanding the Fourth Regiment,
Statesville, JY. C.
Sir:—On yesterday at 12:45 P. M., J. H. Weddington, Mayor of
Charlotte, N. C, read the following telegram to me over the tele-phone
: " I am requested by the Board of Aldermen to ask the
loan of your Gatling gun and that you send it along with a man
who understands how to manage it, on the first train. Will
endeavor to have the Winston night train held for connection at
Greensboro.
[Signed] " E. E. Gray,
"•Mayor of Winston, N. C."
Acting under instruction from me, he replied as follows :
"Captain Franklin must have orders from Adjutant General.
With orders, gun will go, with three men to handle it.
[Signed] " J. H. Weddington,"
At 5:25 P. M. I received the following telegram from the Adju-tant
General
:
" Ship Gatling gun, with plenty of ammunition and gun detach-ment,
to Winston at once ; to report on arrival to Captain J. C.
Bessent.
[Signed] " F. H. Cameron,
"Adjutant General.'''1
Accordingly, at 6:40 P. M., I sent the Gatling gun to Winston and
with it Sergeant W. F. Moody, Commanding, and Privates A. E.
Moody, E. Cogbill and H. Schrader, with instructions to report to
Captain J. C. Bessent on arrival.
At 7 P. M. I sent the following telegram to Captain J. C. Bes-sant
:
" Have two horses meet Gatling gun and men ; left at 6:40.
[Signed] " T. S. Franklin,
" Commanding Co. F, Fourth Regiment.''''
ADJUTANT GENERAL 41
The following is the report of Sergeant W. F. Moody, in charge
of Gatlinggun detachment
:
"Captain T. S. Franklin,
" Commanding Co. E, Fourth Regiment,
" Charlotte, N. C.
"Sir:—I hand you herewith iuy report of Winston trip. As
per your orders received at 5:45 P. M. on Monday, the 12th instant,
to take Gatling gun with plenty of ammunition and three men to
Winston, N. C, to quell a riot, and in compliance with same I took
the gun and two thousand rounds of ammunition, with E. L.
Cogbill, A. E. Moody and W. H. Schrader, and left on the 6:40 P.
M. train, having made arrangements and left in fifty-five minutes
after orders were received. We arrived in Winston about 12:40
o'clock the same evening and reported to Captain J. C. Bessent, of
the Third Regiment, as ordered. We were prepared for instant
duty during our stay, although not called on to fire a gun. I had
guard kept over gun at all times. We left Winston at 7:15 A. M.,
August the 16th, having been discharged from further duty at
that post, and arrived in Charlotte at noon the same day. I wish
to say that we were treated very nicely by the people of Winston,
and especially many thanks are due to Captain Bessent, Mayor
Gray and the City Treasurer, the members of the fire depart-ment,
Captain S. E. Allen, and Mr. John Young, for special atten-tion
shown mymself and men. The city of Winston paid all the
expenses of the trip and also paid us for our services.
[Signedl U W. F. Moody,
" Commanding Artillery Sec, Co. E,
"Fourth Regiment."
I have the honor to be respectfull yours,
T. S. Franklin,
Commanding Co. E, Fourth Regiment.
The strength of the Regiment at the present time is as follows :
Officers- Field and Staff 12
Non-commissioned Staff and Band 30
A Company, officers 3, men 41, total 44
C Company, officers 3, men 42, total 45
E Company, officers 3, men 40, total 43
F Company, officers 3, men 40, total 43
G Company, officers 3, men 40, total 43
H Company, officers 3, men 40, total 43
Artillery section attached to Company E, Charlotte,
N. C, one Gatling and one Hotchkiss gun, men 15
Total 315
42 ANNUAL REPORT.
Notwithstanding the action of the Legislature in withdrawing
from the Guard part of the already meagre appropriation, which
was calculate*! to dishearten and> isgust the soldiers, who have so
long served their State without pay and for pure patriotism, I am
glad to report that the Fourth Regiment is in good condition, and
if called out to day by the State to protect life or property , would
cheerfully respond with full ranks.
Sir, I have the honor to be,
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOSEPH F. ARMFIELD.
Colonel Fourth Regiment, N. r. S. G.
ADJUTANT GENERAL. 43
REGISTER
OF THE
Military Forces of the State of North Carolina.
COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF,
GOVERNOR ELIAS CARR.
PERSONAL STAFF OF THE COMMANDER IN-CHIEF.
Name.
44 ANNUAL REPORT.
ENGINEERS.
Name.
ADJUTANT GENERAL. 45
FIRST REGIMENT OF INFANTRY.
FIELD AND STAFF.
Name.
W. B. Rodman...
W. T. Hughe9
A. Williams, Jr ..
S. s. Meadows....
H. C. Bragaw
C. A. Kiddle
K. A. Smith
J. E. Malone
i Vacancy)
X. Harding
C. Miller Hughes
C. M.Cooke, Jr...
Office.
Colonel
Lieutenant Colonel....
Major First Battalion.
Major Sec'd Battalion.
Adjutant
Quartermaster
Surgeon
Assistant Surgeon
Assistant Surgeon
Chaplain
Battalion Adjutant....
Battalion Adjutant....
Bank.
Colonel
Lieut Col....
Major
Major
Captain
Captain
Major
Captain
Fir&t Lieut.
Captain
First Lieut.
First Lieut.
Date of
Bank.
Dec.
Dec.
Dec.
Dec.
Dec.
Jan.
Dec.
Dec.
6,1894..
6.1894..
6,1894..
6, 1894..
31,1894.
20, 1891.
31, 1*94.
31,1894.
Aug. 16, 1884.
July 6, 1895...
Dec. 31, 1894.
Residence.
Washington.
Louisburg.
Raleigh.
Louisburg.
Washington.
Raleigh.
Goldsboro.
Louisburg.
Wash in,
Raleigh
Louisburg
ton.
Field and Staff, 11. Non Commissioned Staff and Band, 24.
COMPANIES.
Name of
Companies and
Stations.
46 ANNUAL REPORT.
SECOND REGIMENT OF INFANTRY.
FIELD AND STAFF.
Name. Office.
John F. Bfuton Colonel
Walker Taylor Lieutenant Colonel.
E. M. Nadal Major 1st Battalion.
Wm. A. Johnson... Major 3d Battalion...
W. E. Warren Adjutant
R. S. Hilliard Quartermaster
N. Anderson Surgeon
J. D. Crooin Assistant Surgeon ...
J. V. McGougan ... Assistant Surgeon ...
A. D. McClure Chaplain
E. K. Wright Battalion Adjutant.
Frank K. Myers.... Battalion Adjutant.
Rank.
Colonel
Lieut. Coj ...
Major
Major
Captain
Captain
Major
Captain
First Lieut.
Captain
First Lieut.
First Lieut.
Date of
Rank.
Dec.
Dec.
Dec.
May
Dec.
Jan.
Feb.
Feb.
Aug.
Dec.
Dec.
Dec.
1, 1893.
1,1892.
6,189-1.
3,1893.
1,1893.
1. 1891.
31,1893.
31. 1893.
36,1893.
1. 1892.
31. 1894.
31,1894.
Residence.
Wilson.
Wilmington.
Wilson.
Wilmington.
Wilson.
Rocky Mount.
Wiis6n.
Maxton.
Fayetteville.
Wilmington.
Wilson.
WLmington.
Field and Staff, 12. Non Commissioned Staff and Band, 30.
COMPANIES.
Name of
Companies and
Stations.
A DJ T A N T G E X E K A I .
.
47
THIRD REGIMENT OF INFANTRY
FIELD AND STAFF.
Name.
W. A. Bobbitt
Geo. W. Howlett...
T. J. Winston
J. N. Craig
J.Crawford Biggs.
J. J. Laushlin
J. M. Hays
E. R. Michaux
R. A. Freeman
J. E. Thacker
J. H. Bridges
N. K. Smit ;
i
I 'i na-:, li.AMC.
D.'.'i .. < .
Ka.sk.
Colonel
Lieutenant Colonel.
Major 1st Battalion..
Major 2d Battalion..
Adjutant
Quartermaster
Surgeon
Assistaut Surgeon...
Assistant Surgeon...
Chaplain
Battalion Adjutant.
. tattalion Adjutant.
Colonel
Lieut. Col....
Major
Major
Captain
Captain
Major
Captain
First Lieut.
Captain
First Lieut.
First Lieut.
Aug.
Dec.
Dee.
Dec.
Hay
J uue
Dec.
Dec.
June
Dec.
Dec.
June
4,1883.
6, 1894.
ti, 1891.
1, 1892.
13,1895.
24. 1893.
1. 1892.
1, 1892.
1, I.S92
31. 1894.
1, 1892.
1. 1892.
i, 3IDKNCB.
Oxford.
Keidsville.
Durham.
Reidsville.
oxford.
Henderson.
Greensboro.
Greensboro.
Burlington.
lOxiord.
Henderson.
i Keidsville.
Field and Staff, 12. Non-commissioned Staff and Baud. 21.
COMPANIES.
Names or
Companies and
Stations.
A
Forsyth Rifles,
Winston.
Vance Guards,
Henderson.
D
Durham Light Inf.
Durham.
Granville Grays,
Oxford.
Franklin Guard,
Franklinton.
Reidsville Rifles,
Keidsville.
Reidsville Light Inf.,
Reidsville.
Nam e
or Officers.
J. C. Bessent
C. 11. Williamson
Frank T. White..
P. T. Jones
J. H. Goodrich....
Charles J. Smith.
J. H. Sneed
H. C. Wood hull
W. H. Kiddie b-..
Sidney W. Minor
H. L. Skinner
J. O. E.lington...
W. L. McGhee...
I. H. Kearney....
x. li. Cannauy...
W. H. Fov
E. P. Purcell
G. W. Burton
A. J. Ellington...
J. A. Bennett
J. K. Sharpe
Rank. Date of
Rank.
Ca ptain
1st Lieutenant.
2d Lieutenant.
June 6, 1892.
June ti. 1892.
June 6, 1893.
Captain Oct. 18. 1892.
1st Lieutenant. July 14, 1894.
2d Lieutenant- J iov 14, 1894.
Captain
1st Lieutenant.
2d Lieutenant.
Dec. 21. 1894.
Dec 2fl L894.
Dec. 29, 1894.
Captain Jan. 7. 1895.
1st Lieutenant. Sept. 28, 1895.
2d Lieutenant. Sept. 28, 1895,
Captain
1st Lieutenant.
2d Lieutenant.
Captain Oct. 22, 1895.
1st Lieutenant. Oct. 22, lwc>.
2d Lieutenant. Oct. 22, 1895.
Sept. 24, 1895.
Sept. 24, 1-95.
Sept. 2., 1895,
Captain 'Dec. 22, 1892.
1st Lieutenant. Oct. 1,1896.
2d Lieutenant. Oct. 1, 1895.
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41
41
54
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42
311
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4)
3d
51
44
47 50
44
57
41
45
332
48- ANNUAL REPORT.
FOURTH REGIMENT OF INFANTRY.
FTELD AND STAFF.
Name.
J. F. Armfleld
B. C. Hamrick
Geo. F. Rutzler
W. G. Smith
H. R. Cowles
John M. Allison...
H. M. Wilder
Charles S. Jourdan
L. M. Archey
W. A. Wood
L. B. Alexander ...
John M. Scott
Office.
Colonel
Lieutenant Colonel .
Major 1st Battalion.
Major 2d Battalion..
Adjutant
Qua' termaster
Surgeon
Assistant Surgeon ..
Assistant Surgeon ..
Chaplain
1st Lieutenant
1st Lieutenant
Rank.
Colonel....
Lieut. Col
Major
Major
Captain ..
Captain ..
Major
Captain ..
1st Lieut..
Captain ..
Bat. Adj..
Bat. Adj..
Date of
Rank.
Dec.l, 1892...
Dec. 6. 1894...
Mai". 26. 1895.
Oct. 6, 1894...
Apr. 5. 1895 .
May 7, 1895...
Feb. 4, 1892...
May 7, 1895...
Mav 7, 1895...
Feb. 8. 1893...
June 20, 1*92
Mar. 28, 1894
Residence.
Statesville.
Shelby.
( lharlotte.
Asheville.
Statesville.
Statesville.
Charlotte.
Ashev i!r.
Concord.
Statesville.
Asheville.
Charlotte.
Field and Staff, 12. Non-Commissioned Staff and Band, 28.
COMPANIES.
Name of
Companies and
Stations.
ADJUTANT GENERAL. 49
UNATTACHED COMPANY.
Name of
Company and
Station.
Charlotte Light
Infantry,
Charlotte.
Name
of Officers. Rank.
C. S. L. A. Taylor... Captain
William P. Stitt 1st Lieutenant.
Gray J. Toole 2d Lieutenant.
50 ANNUAL REPORT.
NAVAL BATTALION.
COMMANDER AND STAFF.
Name.
F. Wiuslow
Geo. L. Morton
J. W. Harper
T. T. Burbank
E. S. Lattimer
Rt. Rev. Joseph
Blount Cheshire
W. A. Furlong
J. C. Morrison
L. F. Pearsall
John Scott
Office.
Commander
Executive Officer ....
Navigt'r cv Ord. Offir
Surgeon
Paymaster
Chaplain
Chief Engineer
Adjutant
Passed Ass't Engi'r.
Assistant Engineer.
Rank.
Command'r
Lieut. Com.
Lieutenant.
Lieutenant.
Lieutenant.
Lieutenant.
Lieutenant.
Lt.Jr. Grade
Lt. Jr.Grade
Ensign
Date of
Bank.
Dec. 7. 1893...
Dec. 7, 1893...
Dec. 7, 1893...
Jan. 7, 1894...
Jan. 7,1894...
Jan. 7, 1894...
Mar. 19, 1894.
July 25, 1895.
Aug. 2, 1894.
Aug. 3. 1894 .
Residence.
Newberu.
Wilmington.
Wilmington.
Raleigh.
Commander and Staff, 10. Battalion Petty Staff, 7.
DIVISIONS.
Names of Divisions
and Stations.
ADJUTANT GENERAL. 51
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ADJUTANT GENERAL. 53
^:riREisridxik:
1. Report of Major E. M. Hayes, United States Army.
2. Special Report of Captain J. C. Bessent, Concerning Winston
Riot,
3. Orders Issued During the Year.
54 ANNUAL REPORT.
REPORT OF MAJOR E. M. HAYES,
UNITED STATES ARMY.
Raleigh, N. C, July 30, 1895.
Adjutant General, U. S. Army,
Washington, B. C.
Sir :—In compliance with instructions froni the Secretary of
War, contained in letter from your office, dated Washington, D. C,
July 20, 1895, I have the honor to submit the following report of
the condition of the North Carolina State Guard
:
There being no Encampment this year, owing to the adverse
action of the Legislature in withdrawing the usual annual appro-priation,
I had no opportunity of seeing the troops in the field and
thereby becoming acquainted with them personally, or noticing
their proficiency in field exercises. In this connection I have been
much struck with the loyalty of the troops, their sense of duty, by
the admirable spirit they have shown in keeping up their organiza-tions
in face of the discouraging action of the Legislature, by which
was not only the scant appropriation given them for armory rent,
etc., greatly reduced, but also deprived of their Annual Encamp-ment,
which was the only opportunity enjoyed by them during
the year for coming together and receiving practical instruction.
1. Official Designation of State Troops—North Carolina State
Guard.
2. Strength—(a) Authorized, (b) Organized, (c) Liable to Military
duty, census of 1890.
(a) 5,000, officers and men. (b) 1,577, Infantry and Cavalry, in 32
companies.
3. Number, organization and stations of Brigades, Regiments
and Battalions.
One Brigade, which consists of four Regiments ; each Regiment
consists of seven (7) companies, divided into two Batallions ; one
Company (colored), unattached ; one troop of Cavalry, unat-tached.
Each Troop and Company is authorized to have 60 offi-cers
and enlisted men ; average strength of Companies 45 officers
and enlisted men. General Headquarters are at Raleigh ; Brigade
Headquarters at Tarboro ; Headquarters First Regiment, Wash-ington
; Headquarters Second Regiment, Wilson; Headquarters
Third Regiment, Oxford ; Headquarters Fourth Regiment, States-ville
; Colored Company, Charlotte ; Cavalry Troop, Scotland
Neck.
ADJUTANT GENERAL. 55
4. General Officers—Number and name of appointment.
Two (2) ; appointed by the Commander-in-Chief.
5. Brigade, Regimental and Battalion Field and Staff—Number
and manner of appointment.
Brigade Staff—One Assistant Adjutant General, one Surgeon
General, one Brigade Quartermaster, one Brigade Inspector, one
Brigade Commissary, two Aides-de-Camp (Lieutenants). Regi-mental
Field and Staff—One Colonel, one Lieutenant Colonel, two
Majors, one Adjutant, one Quartermaster, one Chaplain (Captain),
one Surgeon, with rank of Major, one Surgeon (Captain), on Sur-geon
(First Lieutenant). The Regimental Non-Commissioned
Staff consists of one Sergeant Major, one Drum Major and a Hos-pital
SteAvard. Batallion Staff—First Lieutenant, Adjutant and a
Sergeant Major. Field Officers are elected by Company Officers
quadrennially. Each field officer appoints his own staff. All offi-cers
are commissioned by the Governor and Commander-in-Chief.
6. Company Officers—How elected or appointed.
Company officers are elected by the members of their companies
biennially, and are required to pass an examination within six
months after election, if practicable.
7. Staff departments���Adjutant General, duties of. Medical Depar-tment,
duties of. Other Staff Corps, duties of.
The Adjutant General is a Brigadier General. Duties of : To pre-serve
the records of the State Guard ; to keep a roster of the names
and commissions of the officers ; to keep records of enlistments
and discharges ; to distribute orders ; to attend such public reviews
or encampments as may be ordered by the Commander-in-Chief ;
to obey all orders from the Commander-in-Chief relative to execut-ing
nnd perfecting the system of military discipline required by
law ; to furnish books and blanks for all returns required ; report-ing
the number and names of men in the active militia, the actual
condition of arms and equipments, and their delinquencies, and all
other things that may be for the good of the militia, its advance-ment
and discipline—all of which said returns the several officers
in the militia are required to make as they may be directed ; to
make an annual report of the condition of the active militia, all of
the public arms and property, to the Governor, and a biennial
report to the General Assembly, together with such suggestions
for the improvement of the militia, both active and inactive, as he
may deem necessary ; to make all returns required by the laws of
the United States to such officer as the law may direct, a copy of
such report to be sent to the Commander-in-Chief, and filed in the
Adjutant General's office.
56 ANNUAL REPORT.
8. Surgeon General, Judge Advocate General, Inspector General,
Chief of Ordnance, Inspector of Small Arms Practice, Pay
master General, Commissary General, Chief of Engineers.
All with the rank of Colonel, whose duties are defined by law,
and shall be such as are discharged by similar officers in the United
States Army, and such other duties as may be required by the
Commander-in-Chief.
9. Ambulance Corps and Hospital Corps—Organization, equip-ment
and efficiency.
None.
10. Signal Corps—Organization, equipment and efficiency.
None.
11. Regular Army Officer attached to headquarters.
Major Edward H. Hayes, Seventh Cavalry.
12. Military and Advisory Board—Organization and duties.
None.
13. Encampment—Regimental, Brigade or Divisonal—Period of
Duration. Ground owned by the State? If so, location.
Regular troops encamped with State troops.
No encampment this year.
14. Mobilization—(a) Points of concentration for service in the
State, (b) Points of concentration for service out of the
State, (c) Time required for concentration for service in
and out of State, (d) Plans for emergency, (e) Per cent,
that would turn out for sixty days.
(a) First and Second Regiments—Raleigh, 12 hours ; Durham,
12 hours ; "Wei don, 11 hours ; Goldsboro, 10 hours ; Newbern, 12
hours ; "Wilmington, 12 hours. Third Regiment—Raleigh, 5 hours ;
Durham, 4 hours ; Greensboro, 4 hours ; Salisbury, 5 hours ; Char-lotte,
6 hours ; Asheville, 10 hours ; Wilmington, 9 hours. Fourth
Regiment—Raleigh, 10 hours; Durham, 9 hours; Greensboro, 8
hours; Salisbury, 7 hours; Charlotte, 8 hours; Asheville, 10
hours; Wilmington, 14 hours. Entire force—Raleigh, 12 hours;
Durham, 12 hours ; Weldon, 12 hours ; Goldsboro, 14 hours ; New-bern,
15 hours ; Wilmington, 14 hours ; Charlotte, 17 hours; Ashe-ville,
20 hours ; Greensboro, 14 hours.
(b) First and Second Regiments—Weldon, 15 hours; Newbern,
15 hours; Wilmington, 15 hours; Charlotte, 20 hours; Asheville,
24 hours; Hamlet, 18 hours. Third Regiment—Weldon, 12 hours;
Greensboro, 8 hours; Asheville, 15 hours; Charlotte, 12 hours;
Hamlet, 15 hours. Fourth Regiment—Weldon, 17 hours ; Greens-boro,
12 hours ; Asheville, 16 hours ; Charlotte, 12 hours; Hamlet,
13 hours. Entire force—Norfolk, Va., 30 hours ; Weldon, 17 hours;
ADJUTANT GENERAL. 57
Newborn. 17 hours ; Wilmington, 17 hours ; Greensboro, 14 hours ;
Asheville, 24 hours ; Charlotte, 20 hours ; Hamlet, 20 hours.
(d) The Adjutant General has plans for concentration of troops
in an emergency.
(e) Ninety per cent. Troops were called out on two occasions
within the past year—at Washington and Burlington, in the
State—to preserve the peace and suppress riots, and in each case
responded promptly and with full ranks.
15. State Appropriations—%d,000.
16. National Appropriations—$9,488.73.
17. Armament—Cavalry, artillery, infantry ; character and con-dition
of.
Calvary: Carbines and sabres; condition fair. Infantry: Old
and new models of Springfield rifles, being in use for many years ;
condition bad.
18. Equipment—Cavalry, artilery, infantry; character and con-dition
of.
According to the report of the Inspector, are in fair condition.
Infantry : Cartridge boxes, leather belts, waist plates, scabbards,
clothing bags, canteens; not uniform and in bad condition.
19. Uniform Clothing—Character and condition of.
Same as United States Army ; condition fair.
20. Horses owned or hired.
Horses are the pej sonal property of the officers and troopers.
21. Ammunition—(a) Character and condition of, actually in hands
of troops, (b) Amount that could be supplied on arrival at
point of concentration.
Each company and troop is required to keep on hand 5,000
rounds of ball cartridges ;'(b) 15,000 rounds.
22. Camp and garrison equipage—{a) Tentage, etc. ; (b) mess out-fits.
(a) 375 common tents, 78 wall tents, 5 hospital tents; no shelter
tents. When not in use are stored in the State Arsenal at Raleigh.
The State has one cooking stove for company; each company
has a private mess outfit unsuited for field service ; no field outfits
of any description owned by the State.
23. Property account ibility—Nature of. Are regulations strictly
enforced ?
Company Commanders are required to give bonds covering the
property in their hands. The regulations are strictly enforced.
24. Subsistence—Rations component parts of ; how furnished ; how
prepared.
The troops are not subsisted by the State. When called out for
58 ANNUAL REPORT.
service and during Encampment, the rations are furnished and
prepared by the troops themselves.
25. Pay and allowances.
In time of peace the Adjutant General receives a salary of $400
per year ; the Inspector General $4 per day while on official visits
of inspection, and each Brigadier General and Colonel is allowed
$100 per year for administration purposes. When called into
active service the troops receive the same pay as the United States
Army.
26. Stores—(a) Purchase, (b) Amount required in addition to those
now on hand, to enable the command to take the field for
sixty days, (c) Medical supplies,
(a) Stores are purchased in open market by the Quartermaster
General, (b) Clothing and equipage : 1,400 campaign hats, 200
overcoats, 1400 dark blue shirts, 200 axes and helves, 200 hatchets
and helves, 200 camp kettles, GOO mess pans, 200 pick axes and
helves, 200 shovels, 2,000 shelter tent halves, 30 wall tents, 4 hos-pital
tents, 50 Bazzacott ovens. Ordnance stores : 300,000 ball cart-ridges,
1,400 cartridge belts, (c) Medical supplies purchased in open
market by the Quartermaster General upon requisition of the Sur-geon
General.
27. Drills and Ceremonies—(a) Number and nature of. (b) Pro-ficiency
in. (c) Field exercises.
(a) At stations : drills one per week, in close and extended order
where practicable. Ceremonies, one monthly inspection by the
Company Commanders and one yearly inspection by the Inspector
General. Guard mounting and parades, as a rule, are held only
during the Encampments, (b) The proficiency in these movements
is very satisfactory.
28. Personnel and discipline.
The personnel is excellent. The officers are educated a,nd capa-ble
and the enlisted men are reliable and law-abiding. Discipline
is very good, considering the men who compose the Guard are
taken from every walk of civil life, and, with the exception of a
few of the superior officers, have no military experience or knowl-edge
except what they have acquired since entering the State
Guard.
29. Instruction—Theoretical and practical.
Theoretical non-commissioned officers' school is held at most of
the stations for part of the year. During Encampments there is
theoretical and practical instruction for both officers and non-commissioned
officers.
30. Guard Duty—How performed; Officers and men instructed
;
sentinels well instructed ; any outpost duty ?
Guard duty is only performed during Encampments.
ADJUTANT GENERAL. 59
31. Target Practice—Cavalry, Artillery and Infantry; range and
gallery.
Target practice is held at nearly all of the stations, under the
United States Army system of instruction as modified by General
Orders N. G. 0. for State troops. Generally at the short ranges ;
very little gallery practice.
32. Transportation—Wagon; railroad; river.
The transportation is altogether by railroad. All of the active
militia is located on or near the principal lines, which consist of
the Southern Railway, Seaboard Air Line and the Atlantic Coast
Line.
33. Military Code—Date of, etc. ; do State laws provide for State
troops being called into service of the United States ?
Date of, March 6, 1893. The laws of the State are silent on this
subject.
34. Regulations—Date of.
1892.
35. Mays—Scales and character.
Xone.
36. Armories—Location and description.
Armories are rented by the companies and located at their sta-tions.
As a rule, they are in good condition, safe, roomy and well
adapted for the purpose.
37. Arsenals—Location and description.
One ; too small and inadequate for the purpose. It is located
in Capitol grounds at Raleigh.
38. Independent commands within the State.
One, the Fayetteville Light Infantry, located at Fayetteville.
I strongly recommend that the arms now in the hands of National
Guard of this State be replaced by the more serviceable rifles that
are now being turned into the United States Arsenals by the regu-lar
regiments of infantry, and that uniform and complete equip-ments
be furnished in place of those now in use, which are practi-cally
worthless and not uniform.
Very respectfully,
E. M. HAYES.
Major Seventh Cavalry.
60 ANNUAL REPORT.
SPECIAL REPORT OF CAPTAIN J. C.
BESSENT.
Headquarters Forsyth Riflemen,
Company A, Third Regiment, N. C. S. G.,
Winston, N. C, August 16, 1895.
Gen. Francis H. Cameron,
Adjutant General North Carolina.
Sir:—On Monday, August 12, 1895, at 2 o'clock A. M., the fol-lowing
summons was served upon me by R. M. McArthur, Sheriff
of this (Forsyth) county :
" To Captain J. C. Bessent,
Commanding Co. A, Third Reg., iV. C. 8. 6.:
" In obedience to instructions from Judge Geo. H. Brown, you are
hereby commanded to appear with your Company, the Forsyth
Riflemen, Company A, Third Regiment, N. C. S. G., to serve as
part of my posse, in dispersing the unlawful assembly of persons
gathered around the county jail in Winston, and in arresting such
as are violating the laws of the State of North Carolina.
"Given under my hand this 12th day of August, 1895.
"R. M. McArthur,
" Sheriff of Forsyth County.'''
In obedience to said summons, I caused riot alarm to be sounded,
and in about forty minutes 27 men reported at armory for duty.
I immediately formed the company and reported to the Sheriff
for duty, and accompanied him to county jail and was stationed
on the Fifth street side. The rioters were ordered to disperse by
the Sheriff. They vacated the street occupied by the company,
but still continued to occupy the side street. I was then ordered
to remain with my Company where we were then stationed, and
the Sheriff with his deputies made a detour, approaching them by
the way of Church street. On approaching they were fired upon
by the rioters, which lire was returned by Sheriff and deputies.
The rioters then retreated via back lots and buildings occupied by
negroes. My company did not fire any shots at this time, as the
street in front of them was clear of rioters, and to have advanced
the company to the corner of Fifth and Church streets would
ADJUTANT GENERAL. 61
have subjected them to the fire of the mob and the fire of the
Sheriff's posse. At this time the Sheriff requested me to take my
company and clear the streets near the jail of all persons. When
approaching corner Fifth and Depot streets we were fired upon by
these rioters, concealed behind a tobacco factory. Sergeant F. T.
White and Corporal J. A. Goodman were each slightly wounded
on the hand. The rioters retreated, and by my direction were
tired upon by six members of the company. I do not know as
they were injured or not, but it is reported that one of them was
dangerously wounded. I remained on duty with my Company
until daylight, when I, at request of the Sheriff', dismissed the com-pany,
subject to recall to duty at any moment. Understanding
you were absent from city (Raleigh), I, at 8.30 o'clock A. M., sent
the following report direct to Governor Elias Carr :
" Governor Elias Carr,
"Raleigh, If. C:
"By order of Judge Brown, I reported with my company to
Sheriff Forsyth County, at 3 o'clock A. M., to protect jail and dis-perse
rioters. Some few shots fired. Rioters dispersed. No cas-ualties.
More trouble liable to occur to-night.
"J. C. BESSENT,
" Captain Co. A, Third Regiment."
At 10.30 o'clock A. M., day 13th, I received the following answer
to the above telegram :
"Captain J. C. Bessent,
" Winston, N C. :
"Your prompt action approved.
"ELIAS CARR,
" Governor."
At 4 P. M. I received the following order by wire :
"Raleigh, N. C, August 12, 1895.
"Captain J. C. Bessent,
" Winston, If. C:
" Meet Gatling gun and detachment at train to-night and assume
command.
"FRANCIS H. CAMERON,
"Adjutant General."
At 8 o'clock P. M. I also received the following telegram from
Captain T. S. Franklin, Captain Commanding Company E, Fourth
Regiment, N. C. S. G.:
62 ANNUAL KEPOBT.
"Captain J. C. Bessent,
" Winston, N. C:
" Have two horses meet Gatling gun and men. Left at 6.40.
"T. S. FRANKLIN,
" Commanding Co. E, Fourth Regiment.''''
In obedience to your orders, I met Gratling gun squad, consisting
of four members, namely, W. F. Moody, A. E. Moody, E. L. Cog-bill
and W. H. Schi'oeder, Jr., in command. I at that time, by
request of Sheriff McArthur, had 37 members of my company
under arms in armory, where we remained all night. There was
no rioting or disturbance during the night of the 12th. We again
assembled and remained in armory on night of the 13th and on
the morning of the 14th, upon the receipt from you of the follow-ing
letter
:
" Raleigh, N. C, August 13, 1895.
" Captain J. C. Bessent, •
" Commanding Co. A, Third Reg., N. C. S. G.,
Winston, W. C:
" Sir :—Yesterday evening at request of E. E. Gray, Mayor of
Winston, I ordered Gratling gun, with ammunition and detach-ment
of men, from Charlotte to Winston, with orders to report to
you for duty, and at same time notified you by wire to meet them
on arrival and assume command. As I have heard nothing from
you in regard to the situation, I have to request that you will at
once, on receipt of this letter, make full report to this office direct,
explaining fully the condition of affairs and your opinion regard-ing
the probability of any further trouble.
"FRANCIS H. CAMERON,
" Adjutant General.'1
'
1
" P. S.—Your attention is respectfully called to paragraph 372,
State Guard Regulations."
I wired you the following report:
"Winston, N. C, August 14, 1895.
" Francis H. Cameron,
" Adjutant General, Raleigh, N. C:
" Gatling gun squad here. All quiet. We are still on duty. Will
make full report on completion of same.
"J. C. BESSENT,
" Commanding Co. A., Third RegimenV
I caused a detail from my company and gun squad to occupy
armory on the night of the 14th. On the 15th I received the fol-lowing
communication from you
:
ADJUTANT GENERAL. 63
" Raleigh, N. C, August 14, 1895.
" Captain J. C. Bessent,
" Commanding Co. A, Third Regiment.
"Winston, JY. C.
Sie :—Unless further complications arise at Winston, rendering
the retention of the Gatling gun and detachment necessary for the
public safety, you will order the same to return to Charlotte, to
arrive there not later than Friday morning, the 16th instant.
" Should there be further trouble you will notify this office
promptly by telegraph.
"Very respectfully,
"FRANCIS H. CAMERON,
"Adjutant General.'1
''
Per E. M. H.,
Assistant Adjutant General.
A detail from my company and gun squad remained in Armory
on night of the 15th and on morning of the 16th.
After consultation with Judge Brown, I posted orders dismissing
company and gun squad from further duty, at 6.30 o'clock A. M.
Permit me to say that the members of my company acted well,
and every man reported for duty (who heard alarm or was notified),
except those who were sick or absent from the city.
I desire to also return my thanks to the Catling Gun Squad for
their gentlemanly and soldierly conduct. All expenses of the Gun
Squad (including salary) was paid by the city.
Very respectfully,
J. C. BESSENT,
Captain Commanding Co. A., Third Regiment.
64 ANNUAL REPORT.
ORDERS ISSUED DURING THE YEAR.
State of North Carolina,
Adjutant QeneraVs Office,
Raleigh, March 21, 1895.
[Circular.]
I. The late General Assembly having, by legislative enactment,
reduced the annual appropriation hitherto made for the support
and maintenance of the State Guard from sixteen thousand to six
thousand dollars (See General Orders No. 5, current series, from
this office), the Commander-in-Chief is, with sincere regret, com-pelled
to inform the State Guard that, under the conditions of the
new law, no Annual Encampment for the instruction and discipline
of the troops can be held, and that the annual appropriation
hitherto paid companies of two hundred and fifty dollars has been
reduced to one hundred and fifty. In view of the numerous
expenses and sacrifices which the officers and men of the State
Guard have for years made in order to supplement the already
meager State appropriation and keep up their respective organi-zations,
the Commander-in-Chief hardly feels that he has the
right to ask of them any further sacrifices., The question is one
of such importance, however, involving as it does not only the
power and ability of the State to enforce and sustain the laws
when necessary, but the protection of the lives and property of
our citizens, that trusting in the long tried fidelity and unselfiish
patriotism of the State Guard, he can only express the hope and
wish that if possible they will endeavor to keep up their organiza-tions
and maintain the high character for discipline and efficiency
which they now enjoy until such time as wiser and more liberal
public action in their behalf can be taken.
By order of the Commander-in-Chief:
FRANCIS H. CAMERON,
Adjutant General.
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State of North Carolina,
Adjutant QeneraVs Office,
Raleigh, January 5, 1895.
[General Orders No. i.]
I. Company E, First Regiment (Pasquotank Rifles), is, by the
unanimous desire of its members, disbanded. The resignations of
the officers of the Company have been accepted.
The public property in possession of the Company will be held
subject to the orders of the Quartermaster-General and Chief of
Ordnance.
By order of the Commander-in-Chief :
FRANCIS H. CAMERON,
Adjutant General.
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State of North Carolina,
Adjutant GeneraVs Office,
Raleigh, February 12, 1895.
[General Orders No. 2.]
I. It has become the sad duty of the Commander-in-Chief
to announce to the State Guard the death of Colonel Edward
"B. Engelhard, Commissary General, North Carolina State
Guard, which occurred in this city at about 3 o'clock the
morning of the 10th instant.
Colonel Engelhard first entered the military service of the
State in June, 1886, as First Sergeant of the Governor's
Guard on the organization of that Company. He served in
this position until October of the same year, when he was
elected Captain of the Company. He commanded the Com-pany
until May, 1887, when he resigned from the service.
In February, 1893, he re-entered the service, being ap-pointed
Commissary General, which position he filled up
to the time of his death.
In the death of Colonel Engelhard the State has lost a
valuable citizen and the State Guard a true friend and
faithful member. Kind hearted and generous to a fault,
loyal to his friendships, faithful and conscientious in the
discharge of duty, strict in discipline, yet kind in its exer-cise,
he was always universally popular, both with his
superiors and subordinates, and his memory will long be
kept green by his brother officers and comrades.
In token of respect the officers of the Genera 1 Staff will
wear the usual badge of mourning on left arm and sword-hilt
for thirty days.
By order of the Commander-in-chief,
FRANCIS H. CAMERON,
AdjutantGeneral.
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State of North Carolina,
Adjutant QeneraVs Office,
Raleigh, Feb. 25, 1895.
[General Orders No 3.]
I. Company B, Fourth Regiment (Elkin Riflemen, Elkin), having
failed to comply with the laws and regulations for the government
of the State Guard, is, on the recommendation of the Regimental
Commander, disbanded, and the commissions of the officers are
revoked.
The public property in the possession of the Company will be
turned over to the Quartermaster General and Chief of Ordnance.
By order of the Commander-in-Chief :
FRANCIS H. CAMERON,
Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina,
Adjutant QeneraVs Office,
Raleigh, March 11, 1895.
[General Orders No. 4.]
I. Company D, Second Regiment (Rocky Mount Light Infantry),
having failed to comply with the laws and regulations for the gov-ernment
of the State Guard, is, on the recommendation of the
Inspector General and the Regimental Commander, disbanded, and
the commissions of the officers of the Company are revoked.
The public property in the possession of the Company will be
turned over to the Quartermaster General and Chief of Ordnance.
By order of the Commander-in-Chief :
FRANCIS H. CAMERON,
Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina,
Adjutant General"s Office,
Raleigh, March 19, 1895.
[General Orders No. 5.]
I. The following act of the General Assembly is published for
the information of and government of all concerned :
An Act to Reduce the Expenses of the State Guard.
The General Assembly of North Carolina do enact :
Section 1. That Chapter three hundred and seventy-four of the
public laws of one thousand eight hundred and ninety-three be
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amended as follows : In section ten (10), line two (2), strike ont the
word "six" and insert "four" in lieu thereof. In section eleven
(11), in last line, strike out the word " five " and insert " three " in
lieu thereof. In section thirty-six (36), in line seven (7), strike out
the word " two and insert the word "one." In last line of said
section thirty-six (86) strike out the word "sixteen" and insert
the word " six " in lieu thereof. In section thirty-seven (37) strike
out all of said section after the words "may direct," in line five
(5), down to and including the word "encampment," in line nine
(9) thereof.
Sec. 2. All laws and clauses of laAvs allowing a larger appropria-tion
than is contained herein for the State Guard are hereby
repealed.
Sec. 3. This act shall be in force from and after its ratification.
Ratified the 13th day of March, A. D. 1895.
By order of the Commander-in-Chief :
FRANCIS H. CAMERON,
Adjutant General.
State op North Carolina,
Adjutant General's Office,,
Raleigh, March 26, 1895.
[General Orders No. 6.]
I. Major E. M. Hayes, Seventh Cavalry, U, S. A., having reported
to the Governor, in compliance with Special Orders from the Head-quarters
of the Army, is assigned to duty with the State Guard as
Acting Assistant Adjutant General.
II. Captain T. W. Jones, Tenth Cavalry, U. S. A., having been
relieved from duty in the State by Special Orders from the Head-quarters
of the Army, will transfer to Major E. M. Hayes, Seventh
Cavalry, U. S. A., his duties in connection with the State Guard.
In relieving Captain Jones, the Commander-in-Chief desires to
express his warm appreciation of the valuable services rendered by
him during his connection with the State Guard, his uniform
courtesy, and thorough, untiring attention to duty having
deservedly won for him the sincere esteem and confidence of the
entire Guard.
By order of the Commander-in-Chief :
FRANCIS H. CAMERON,
Adjutant General.
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State of North Carolina,
Adjutant QeneraVs Office,
Raleigh, April 10, 1895.
[General Orders No. 8.]
I. The enlistment rolls of the Naval Divisions of Kinston, More-head
City, and Elizabeth City, having been received and approved,
the same are hereby designated and will be known as the Kinston
Division, Morehead City Division, and Elizabeth City Division,
and are hereby attached to the battalion of Naval Artillery of the
North Carolina State Guard.
By order of the Commander-in-Chief :
FRANCIS H. CAMERON.
Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina,
Adjutant QeneraVs Office,
Raleigh, June 25, 1895.
[General Order No. 9.]
I. Owing to failure to comply with the laws and regulations for
the government of the State Guard, and upon the recommendation
of the Inspector General, the Charlotte Division of the Naval
Bullion of the North Carolina State Guard is disbanded, and
the commission of Ensign B. Swift Davis, Commanding, is revoked.
All public property in possession of the Division will be held
subject to the orders of General Headquarters.
II. Company F, Third Regiment (Burlington Light Infantry),
having failed to comply with the laws and regulations for the
government of the State Guard, is, on the recommendation of the
Inspector General and the Regimental Commander, disbanded,
and the commissions of the officers of the Company are revoked.
The public property in the possession of the Company will be
turned over to the Quartermaster General and Chief of Ordnance.
III. In view of the condition of affairs existing in the New
Berne Division of the Naval Battalion, N. C. S. G., reported by
the Inspector General, after careful investigation, as being preju-dicial
to the discipline and efficiency of the service, the Division is
disbanded and the commissions of the officers revoked. The public
property in possession of the DivisionVill be held subject to the
orders of General Headquarters.
By order of the Commander-in-Chief :
FRANCIS H. CAMERON.
Adjutant General.
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State of North Carolina,
Adjutant General's Office,
Raleigh, June 28, 1895.
[General Order No. 10.)
I. The proceedings and findings of the General Court Martial in
the case of Lieutenant J. Frank Wilkes, Naval Battalion, N. C. S.
G., having been submitted to the Commander-in-Chief, have
received careful consideration.
II. While it is evident that the accused had displayed great
negligence and carelessness in the matter of official correspondence,
reports, and proper attention to the necessary details of the serv-ice,
yet it is not clearly or satisfactorily shown that his actions
were prompted by insubordinate or improper motives.
III. The Court before whom Lieutenant Wilkes was arraigned
and tried evidently discharged its duty conscientiously and with
strict adherence to the rules and regulations governing Naval
Courts Martial, and as far as the record shows, the accused was
given a fair and impartial trial. It is apparant, however, that the
Court in its decision attached more importance to technicalities and
the letter of the charges than the evidence adduced would seem to
have required. An officer, or enlisted man, voluntarily entering
the military service of the State, does not necessarily surrender his
rights and standing as a citizen. Of course in all matters pertain-ing
to the discharge of his military duties he is unquestionably
bound to act in strict accordance with the rules 'and regulations
established by law for the government of that service, an obliga-tion
equally binding on the oldest and highest commissioned
officer and the youngest private, and while proper respect for
military authority and prompt obedience to all lawful orders
emanating from superiors is absolutely essential to discipline and
efficiency; yet, in times of peace especially, it is neither contem-plated
or required that for slight infractions of duty, Avhere no
evil intent is shown, a soldier should be subjected to loss of social
or business standing by a too harsh and literal interpretation of
the letter of miltary law.
IV. On the other hand, neither can ignorance of the law plead as
an excuse for neglect of duty, as the requirements of the service
are plainly set forth in its printed laws, regulations and orders,
which are accessible to all concerned.
V. In arriving at the conclusions governing this case, the Com-mander-
in-Chief has been greatly aided by the very able and
exhaustive review of the proceedings and findings of the Court 1>\-
the Judge Advocate General of the State Guard, who has given
much time to careful study of the case, and who is sustained in
his opinions by the highest authorities on military courts.
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VI. In the opinion of the Commander-in-Chief in the case of
the General Court Martial, before whom was tried Lieutenant J.
Frank Wilkes, N. B., N. C. S. G., the charges and specifications
are not sustained by the evidence.
VII. The proceedings and findings of the General Court Martial
above referred to are disapproved. Lieutenant Wilkes is relieved
from arrest, and the Division to which he wa% attached having
been disbanded, his commission is revoked. The General Court
Martial convened under S. O. 2, C. S., is dissolved.
By order of the Commander-in-Chief
:
FRANCIS H. CAMERON,
Adjutant General.
State op North Carolina,
Adjutant QeneraVs Office,
Raleigh, July 16, 1895.
[General Orders No. 11.]
I. Until further orders, such supplies as may be necessary (not
in excess of the annual allowance) will be issued to the Companies
of the State Guard every six months, and requisitions for same will
be made out and forwarded to the Quartermaster General of the
State Guard, through proper channels, on the first days of July
and January of each year.
II. It is desired, if practicable, that the men of each Company of
the Guard shall be provided each with two (2) pairs of trousers
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one for undress parades, drills, etc., and the other of better quality
to be worn when in full dress.
III. It is intended, if possible, to keep on hand in the State
Arsenal, at all times, supplies to meet the requisitions of the Com-panies
for the period of six months, and to that end Captains of
Companies are directed to have their first requisitions for stores
under this order made out to date the 1st of July, 1895, and sent
in as soon as practicable.
IV. The requisitions tor the succeeding six months should be made
out and forwarded, promptly, on the 1st of January, 1896. All
requisitions so forwarded shall be subject to the approval of Regi-mental
Commander.
By order of the Commander-in-Chief.
FRANCIS H. CAMERON,
Adjutant General.
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State op North Carolina,
Adjutant General's Office,
Raleigh, Sept. 23, 1895.
[General Orders No. 12.]
At the request of The Morehead City Division, Naval Battalion,
N. C. S. Gk, approved by the Battalion Commander, the said
Division is disbanded and the appointments of the officers revoked.
All public property in the hands of the Division will be held sub-ject
to the order of the Battalion Commander.
By order of the Commander-in-Chief :
FRANCIS H. CAMERON,
Adjutant General.
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State of North Carolina,
Adjutant GeneraVs Office,
Raleigh, Dec. 23, 1895.
[General Orders No. 14.]
I. The Scotland Neck Mounted Riflemen, having failed to com-ply
with the law and regulations for the government of the State
Guard, is, on the recommendation of the Inspector General, dis-banded,
and the commissions of the officers are revoked.
The State property in the possession of the Company will be
turned in to the Quartermaster General and Chief of Ordnance.
II. The Companies at Plymouth and Franklinton (Roanoke
Rifles and Franklin Guard), having complied with the law and
regulations governing the admission of Companies into the State
Guard, are hereby accepted by the Governor and Commander-in-
Chief and assigned as follows : Roanoke Rifles to the First Regi-ment,
Company E ; Franklin Guard to the Third Regiment, Com-pany
F.
By order of the Governor and Commandex--in-Chief :
FRANCIS H. CAMERON,
Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina,
Adjutant GeneraVs Office,
Raleigh, March 18, 1895.
[Special Orders No. 1.]
I. Under the provisions of the law, as published in General
Orders No. 7, series of 1893, from this office, and Article IV., State
Guard Regulations, as amended in part by General Orders No.
8, series 1893, from this office, an election will be held at Charlotte,
N. C, on Tuesday, March 26, 1895, for the election of a Major of
the First Battalion, Fourth Regiment, to fill the vacancy caused
by the Resignation of Major T. S. Franklin.
By order of the Commander-in-Chief :
FRANCIS H. CAMERON,
Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina,
Adjutant GeneraVs Office,
Raleigh, April 4, 1895.
[Special Orders No. 2.]
I. A General Court Martial will convene at Wilmington, N. C,
at 10 o'clock A. M., on Thursday, April 11, 1895, or as soon there-
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after as practicable, for the trial of Lieutenant J. F. Wilkes, Char-lotte
Division, Naval Battalion, N. C. S. G.,and such other prison-ers
as may be brought before it.
DETAIL FOR THE COURT.
Commander F. Winslow, Naval Battalion, N. C. S. G.
Lieutenant Commander George L. Morton, Naval Battalion,
N. C. S. G-.
Lieutenant Commander J.W. Harper, Naval Battalion, N. C. S.Gf.
Surgeon T. S. Burbank, Naval Battalion, N. C. S. G.
Chief Engineer W. A. Furlong, Naval Battalion, N. C. S. G.
Lieutenant C. C. Clark, Jr., Naval Battalion, N. C. S. G.
Lieutenant J. R. Morrison, Naval Battalion, N. C. S. G.
Lieutenant (J. G.) T. C. Daniels, Naval Battalion, N. C. S. G., is
detailed as Judge Advocate of the Court.
No other officers than those named can be assembled without
manifest injury to the service.
By order of the Commander-in-Chief.
FRANCIS H. CAMERON,
Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina,
Adjutant General''s Office,
Baleigh, April 22, 1895.
[Special Orders No. 3.]
I. In compliance with the requirements of law and regula-tions,
Colonel A. L. Smith, Inspector General, N. C. S. G., is here-by
ordered to inspect, at his convenience, the respective Com-panies
of the State Guard for the current year. On the comple-tion
of the inspections, reports will be forwarded to this office.
Due notice of the dates of inspections will be given to Regi-mental
Commanders and to the Commander of the Naval Battal-ion.
All inspections will be completed and reported not later than
December 1 of this year.
By order of the Commander-in-Chief :
FRANCIS H. CAMERON,
Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina,
Adjutant General's Office,
Raleigh, June 3, 1895.
[Special Orders No. 4.]
I. Colonel A. L. Smith, Inspector General, N. C. S. G., is hereby
directed to proceed, without delay, to New Berne and make a
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thorough investigation of the trouble existing between the New
Berne Division, Naval Militia, and Commander Francis Winslow,
Commanding Naval Battalion, N. C. S. G. Especial attention
will be given to tracing out the causes leading up to the condition
of affairs, as reported to this office. In this connection it would
be well to bear in mind that the matters concerned in the inves-tigation
are of a purely official character, and all statements not
bearing directly on the same, or that appear to be dictated by
personal animosities, should not be considered.
By order of the Commander-in-Chief :
FRANCIS H. CAMERON,
Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina,
Adjutant General's Office,
Raleigh, July 3, 1895.
[Special Orders No. 5.]
I. Upon his own application, and with the approval of the Cap-tains
and Colonels Commanding the respective companies and
Regiments concerned, Sergeant J. A. Turner, Company E, Third
Regiment, N. C. S. G., is hereby transferred, as private, to Com-pany
B, First Regiment, N. C. S. Gr., to take effect from date of
receipt of this order. A descriptive list, showing the services of
Sergeant Turner while a member of Company E, Third Regiment,
will be prepared and forwarded by the Commanding Officer of that
Company to the Commanding Officer Company B, First Regi-ment,
which list will be made a part of the record of that Com-pany.
By order of the Commander-in-Chief :
FRANCIS H. CAMERON,
Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina,
Adjutant GeneraVs Office,
Raleigh, Sept. 9, 1895.
[Special Orders No. 6.] .
I. Leave of absence for six months is hereby granted to Major F.
L. Meares, Assistant Inspector General, N. C. S. G., to take effect
upon date of departure from the State.
By order of the Commander-in-Chief :
FRANCIS H. CAMERON,
Adjutant General.
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State of North Carolina,
Adjutant GeneraVs Office,
Raleigh, Oct. 17, 1895.
[Special Orders No. 7.]
I. Major W. B. Grimes, Assistant Adjutant General, North Caro-lina,
is hereby appointed a special inspector on a lot of uniform
clothing, reported by Colonel E. G. Harrell, Quartermaster Gen-eral,
N. C. S. G., as being wornout i l service and worthless.
Major Grimes will make a careful inspection of said clothing and
report result of same to this office, with such recommendations
for its disposition as he may deem proper and to the best interests
of the State.
By order of the Commander-in Chief :
FRANCIS H. CAMERON,
Adjutant General.